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07/17/2006 |
Global Warming in Your Garden? Common Plants, Bugs Reveal Important Climate Changes |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Evidence supporting climate change often comes in striking forms, anything from gigantic ozone-layer holes to remote melting glaciers. But signs the planet is getting warmer can be found in familiar places a lot closer to home: say, your flower bed or your tree lawn.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Dan Herms |
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07/17/2006 |
Ag Agent Conference Showcases the Success of Extension |
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The 91st annual National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference, being held July 23-27 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is simply more than just a conference for professional development. The event celebrates the organization that has been serving U.S. citizens for nearly a century: the Cooperative Extension System.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve Baertsche |
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07/14/2006 |
Ohio State Soil Scientist Receives Prestigious Award |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A world-renowned Ohio State University soil scientist has received a prestigious World Congress of Soil Science award, an honor bestowed upon recipients once every four years in conjunction with the World Congress of Soil Science conference. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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07/14/2006 |
Ohio State Soil Scientist Receives Prestigious Award |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A world-renowned Ohio State University soil scientist has received a prestigious World Congress of Soil Science award, an honor bestowed upon recipients once every four years in conjunction with the World Congress of Soil Science conference.
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Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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07/12/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: What kids really mean when you hear 'I'm bored' (for July 2006) |
Summer is only half over, but my kids are driving me crazy with "I'm bored." Whenever I suggest something, it's not good enough. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Kirk Bloir |
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07/11/2006 |
Green Industry Event Showcases Latest in Research and Technology |
TOLEDO, Ohio -- From good pruning to turf management to digital diagnostics, the latest in green industry technology and research will be highlighted at the 9th annual Northwest Ohio Green Industry Summer Session, being held Aug. 2.
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Candace Pollock |
Becky McCann |
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06/30/2006 |
Soybean Rust Development Stalled |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Thanks to drought conditions in the southeastern United States, soybean rust has stalled in its march northward to Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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06/29/2006 |
Flood Damage Not Detrimental to Ohio's Crops |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Some of Ohio's soybean fields are facing flooding injury due to heavy rains that have swept across the state over the past few weeks, but the injury is not likely a total loss to the crop.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance, Peter Thomison |
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06/29/2006 |
Despite Shaky Start, Wheat Looks Promising in Home Stretch |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio's wheat crop is winding down for the season and prospects for a good harvest are looking up.
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Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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06/26/2006 |
Management Strategies Focus of CCA Event at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Managing pesky weeds, understanding nitrogen rates, improving soybean management and effectively applying manure will be the topics of interest at the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) College being held at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters |
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06/23/2006 |
Chow Line: Your nose knows ripe cantaloupe (for 7/2/06) |
How can you tell cantaloupe if is ripe? I love it but rarely buy it because I'm never sure if it's good or not.
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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06/23/2006 |
A Snapshot of Migration: How one Mexican village is benefiting from its impacts |
SAN MIGUEL ACUEXCÓMAC, Mexico -- While the debate over immigration rages in the United States, its impact is providing one Mexican village a sense of community pride, self-identity and the means to survive under waning local resources and employment opportunities.
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Candace Pollock |
Fernando Manzo-Ramos |
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06/23/2006 |
Geospatial Technology Part of National Extension Conference |
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The use of geospatial technologies in such areas as agricultural efficiency, public health, homeland security, and disaster management is making its indelible mark on rural and community development and sustainability. To get the most of what the technology offers, cooperative Extension agents throughout the country are being introduced to several geospatial technology workshops at the National Association County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (AMPIC), being held July 23-27 at Cinergy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Nathan Watermeier |
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06/21/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Keep your finances in mind when vacation planning (for June 2006) |
Weââ¬â¢re planning a summer family vacation, but money is tighter than I anticipated and I donââ¬â¢t want to put too much on credit. Any ideas to save money?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharon Seiling |
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06/18/2006 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Bio-who-ia? (for the Week of June 18, 2006) |
Q. Dear Twig: OK, I'll bite. What's bio ... bio ... phlablahblah? [See last week.]
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Kurt Knebusch |
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06/13/2006 |
4-H Holds Ohio's First Multiple-Handicapped Camp |
JACKSON, Ohio -- For hundreds of children across Ohio, 4-H camps are an escape from thoughts of school and household chores -- a time to enjoy the outdoors and make new friends while learning life skills in a fun-filled environment. Being a typical kid is what it's all about and it was no different for a group of special needs youths who recently participated in the first Ohio multiple-handicapped 4-H camp at Canter's Cave in Jackson County. |
Candace Pollock |
Connie Goble |
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06/07/2006 |
Ohio State, Iceland Team Up on Environmental Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Iceland, a country treasured for its geological beauty, strong ties to ancient Vikings, and sophisticated cultural cities, suffers from a serious environmental problem that Ohio State University researchers, in collaboration with Icelandic institutions, are striving to address.
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Candace Pollock |
Dave Hansen, Rattan Lal |
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05/31/2006 |
Corn Crop Off to a Good Start |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Despite a myriad of localized problems from ponding, to hail and frost damage, to soil crusting, Ohio's newly planted corn crop is on its way to a promising growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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05/31/2006 |
Animal Welfare Programs Foster Human/Animal Relationship |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- How producers verbally and physically handle their livestock can have a profound impact on animal behavior and performance. To get the most out of productivity in a nurturing environment, Ohio State University animal science researchers are launching animal welfare training programs that foster human-animal interaction.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve Moeller, Naomi Botheras, Maurice Eastridge |
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05/26/2006 |
Management Strategies of Field Pests Different from Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Soybean growers have an added decision-making tool in scouting for the soybean aphid. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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05/26/2006 |
Ohio's Wheat Facing Low Head Scab Risk |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Ohio's wheat is so far facing a low risk of head scab, a serious disease that can impact yields and potentially produce contaminants that are harmful to humans and animals. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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05/25/2006 |
OSU Extension Supporting 'Women and Money' Programs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- While more than half of men in the workforce have jobs that offer retirement plans, only one in three working women do. And, because about half of all working women take extended periods off work to care for their families, their potential retirement income is greatly diminished.
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Martha Filipic |
Cyndi Renn |
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05/23/2006 |
Scout Fields Weekly for Best Insect Control |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio growers should be scouting their fields on a weekly basis to assess the level of populations and subsequent damage from a myriad of pests now making an appearance in corn and soybean fields.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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05/22/2006 |
Soybean Rust Predicted to Hit Ohio, But When? |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio growers are likely to see soybean rust this year, says an Ohio State University Extension and research plant pathologist. But the question remains whether the disease will show up early enough to have any impact on the crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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05/18/2006 |
Collaboration Bridging Gap Between U.S.-Mexico Migration, Agriculture |
MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- With migrant agricultural labor continuing to increase in Ohio, especially in the nursery/landscape and livestock industries, the greatest challenge for growers and producers is how to effectively communicate and work with their new employees.
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Candace Pollock |
Claudio Pasian, David Hansen, Don Breece, Fernando Manzo-Ramos, Jim Skeeles |
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05/18/2006 |
New Ohio Master Gardener Coordinator Appointed |
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- Two years after Ohio State University Extension's statewide Master Gardener coordinator position was dissolved due to lack of funds, it's now been given new life.
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Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
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05/11/2006 |
Get a Jump on Insects and Diseases with Diagnostic Workshop |
TOLEDO, Ohio -- The arrival of spring also marks the arrival of insects and plant diseases, and Ohio State University Extension is helping horticulture professionals prepare with a diagnostic workshop.
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Candace Pollock |
Becky McCann |
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05/09/2006 |
Tips Help Corn Growers Diagnose Emergence Problems |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Corn growers are being encouraged to scout their newly planted corn fields for any emergence problems as a way of quickly identifying solutions and developing successful replant plans, if warranted. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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05/08/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Pets can be a mixed bag for older Americans (for May 2006) |
Iââ¬â¢m in my late 60s, I live alone, and Iââ¬â¢m thinking about adopting a dog. Some family members have indicated that they donââ¬â¢t think itââ¬â¢s a good idea. What are the pros and cons?
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Martha Filipic |
Christine Price |
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05/08/2006 |
Scout Now for Wheat Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio's wheat is performing well, but now is the time for growers to start scouting for leaf diseases to continue keeping the crop in tip-top shape. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
